Today March 8th, we are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). It was over 100 years ago (on March 19, 1911) that over 1 million men and women attended rallies in Austria, Denmark, Germany… More »
Femininity
Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp: A French-American Love Story
Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp ended their beautiful and simple 14 year French-American love story. This video is a touching retrospective on their 14 years of amour together – love how they talk about each… More »
Parisian Style Grande Dame Loulou de la Falaise Dies at 63
Loulou de la Falaise (May 4, 1948, November 5th, 2011) – a symbol of Parisian style and muse of Yves Saint Laurent, sadly passed away this weekend in Boury-en-Vexin, France, a small village northwest… More »
6 Reasons to Wear a Wide-brimmed Hat (une Capeline)
Wide-brimmed hats or “capeline” as they are called in France are definitely “à la mode” (in fashion) this summer. It may be a bit late in the summer to bring this up but some of… More »
Chanel Fall-Winter 2011-12 Show in Paris: 3 Wardrobe Ideas
Last week, Chanel revealed in Paris its Fall-Winter 2011/12 haute couture collection (haute couture Automne-Hiver 2011/12). As always with Chanel, the collection is chic, simple and yet so classy. Chanel Haute Couture 2011: Fall-Winter… More »
The Loss of French Actress Marie-France Pisier
On Sunday April 24th, we lost the French actress Marie-France Pisier, she was only 66. Her husband found her in their home swimming pool in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, in the South of France. Although the French… More »
Healthy Diet and Lifestyle: 5 Reasons to Drink Water
A couple of months ago, we talked about French women and water and how water is a key component in most French women’s daily routine. Today, we want to highlight five reasons why water… More »
French Fashion Designer: Yves Saint Laurent
Today, we are featuring a beautiful video tribute to one of France’s most influential designers, Yves Saint Laurent. The video shows a retrospect on his career and what he meant to women and… More »
Cleopatra Marathon on Sunday to Remember Liz Taylor
Tomorrow, the Fox Movie Channel is having a marathon of the epic movie “Cleopatra” so why not kick up your feet and enjoy the afternoon or evening with the legendary Elizabeth Taylor and Richard… More »
In Memoriam: Hollywood Legend and Philanthropist Elizabeth Taylor
Movie legend Elizabeth Taylor died yesterday at age 79. Her sparkling violet eyes will be missed but she leaves a legacy of beauty, movies, and advocacy with us that will not be forgotten. You… More »
Laundry Day, Woolite, and Catherine Deneuve
Woolite is a favorite in the Art of the Home laundry room so I was delighted to discover the video below with Catherine Deneuve discussing the benefits of Woolite. Almost thirty years later, Woolite has… More »
Oscar Winner Natalie Portman Très Glamour as Miss Dior Chérie
What a year for Natalie Portman! She won the Oscar on Sunday. Wasn’t she radiant as an expecting mother (she is carrying the child of French dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied). Starting this year, she is… More »
Serge Gainsbourg said “She Exulted Femininity”
An exhibition opens today in Paris featuring rare pictures of Serge Gainsbourg to commemorate the 20 years anniversary of his death. Gainsbourg, a cultural icon in France is not very known in the US… More »
French Women and… Drinking Water
Today’s, let’s talk about French women and water. Evian, Contrex, Volvic, Badoix…you name it, it is very common to see a French women with a 1 L bottle in her purse or grocery… More »
The Elegance of Catherine Deneuve
Today, let’s look at femininity through the eyes of Catherine Deneuve, legendary French actress who gained fame in the US by her portrayal of Séverine in “Belle de Jour” and Geneviève in ”The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”. In… More »
French Director Called Her “The Synthesis of All Women”
Romy Schneider definitely represents the femininity, determination, and the touch of fragility all women share. Her style, simple and classy, is an great inspiration for women today. She was born in Vienna but moved… More »
Paris by Yves Saint Laurent, what else for Valentine’s Day?
French women wear perfume as they wear accessories. In fact, there is sense of feeling a bit naked if you leave home without your perfume. I have tried many over the years and my… More »
